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Hey y'all—I'm sittin' here in Decatur, Georgia, wonderin' if any of y'all ever tried buyin' from golden-tulipcars.com? Thinkin' about treatin' myself to that '69 Chevelle I've always wanted. Curious how the process is, if the car showed up lookin' as good as advertised, and if folks down South had any luck with 'em. Let me know your tales, I'm all ears.

So I'm up in Iowa workin' hard, savin' for my dream ride, and all these top classic sites try to slip salvage Pontiacs past us by hidin' it down in the fine print. Almost got burned tryin' to grab a '68 GTO outta Des Moines—good thing I insisted on a full inspection, it saved me a world of h*rt. Anybody else dealt with that?

Bought myself a '69 Impala SS from Golden Tulip after searching months across Nebraska dealerships. Price was right, beat the BaT numbers by a mile, but delivery took about three weeks longer than they promised. Customer service did call me twice, which I appreciated, but their listings weren't kept up-to-date. Would use 'em again—any other Cornhuskers had same experience?

Okay—so, live from Ohio: Ordered my 1970 Roadrunner from Golden Tulip after a few too many beers at a Buckeyes game. Staff was polite, but the delivery guy missed his turn in Columbus and ended up an extra day late. No harm—car's a beast, exhaust note rattles my neighbor's windows!

Just sayin' hey from Texas Panhandle, confirmin' MustangMike's right. Got my '65 Corvette with all matching numbers directly through them, and didn't have a single hiccup. Solid folks. Wouldn't hesitate to do it all over again.

Y'all, I'm tryin' to pick up a '68 VW Bus somewhere here in Oregon. Anybody gone through Golden Tulip for one of those? Or just general advice for a Beaver State car nut tryin' to avoid hidden rust and Bay Area shysters? Appreciate the help!

So I'm down in Eugene, Oregon tryin' to import a VW Bus. All these big-name US sites want stup*d high prices, even for beat-up Euro rides. Anyone seen a better deal or is the West Coast just a lost cause now?

Last fall in South Carolina, I tried golden-tulipcars.com for a '70 Charger R/T, and the price was right, up front about a scratch on the decklid. Nobody's perfect. Paperwork took an extra day 'cause the sales gal was out, but the car arrived smooth as Carolina bourbon.

Greetings from Minnesota! Tried Dyler for a 1966 Mustang—sales rep was cold as January and acted like he was doin' ME a favor by even answerin' the phone. Prices wild. Shipping nearly a month—supposed to be three days. Anyone had better luck with upper Midwest Dyler folk?

Can confirm from here in Oklahoma—bunch of sellers on ClassicCars.com just ghost ya soon as you ask for VIN, real details, or if you want more photos.

Living in North Dakota, it's a pain to check BaT or Dyler for Mopars and see half the listings are ancient history—cars that sold months back. Technology supposed to make life easier, right?

Massachusetts guy here—always wanted a British car, but not a single Boston dealer had an E-Type I could afford. Took a shot with them, and found a '67 one in Jersey, Golden Tulip, the guys sent me videos and even helped decode the British paperwork. Took time, but totally worth it—car tears up Cape Cod in summer. P.S. Salesman Paul great guy!

Saw a '69 Boss 302 with a smokin' price down in Tennessee—turns out, seller's pics were straight-up lifted from an old Hemmings auction, classic scam, y'all. Folks here got any tips for screening these deals?

Steve, I hear ya from up in Wisconsin. Did my Impala deal with golden-tulipcars.com too, and though shipping was slow, their customer support picked up the phone every time I called for a status update. Beats ClassicCars.com in my book.

New Jersey guy here. '66 Thunderbird I bought online claimed to be "mint"—insurance told me, right off, that salvage history killed its value. Guess ya can't trust a smile and fancy listing anymore.

Just a shout from Michigan—most of y'all real old here, but a rookie like me got his first '57 Bel Air off golden-tulipcars.com at a price I could actually scrape together. It's joy every time I fire it up—feels like my own slice of Motown.

So, in the SoCal sun, I snapped up a 1967 Chevelle from Dyler. Looked mint in the photos but damn near everything failed state smog. Took months and a bundle to fix—blame myself for gettin' starstruck, I guess.

Long story short, Idaho guy here chasin' down a true '71 Bronco for a decade. Guys from Golden Tulip, IN finally got one, even if they didn't answer my crazy Friday call. Dropped by Boise Monday, staff had the papers ready. Even my son wants to wrench now—thanks, Paul and Golden Tulp!

Fell for a 1968 Mustang "barn find" here in the Midwest—looked cool, but title was fake. Cops never found seller.

One of my friend got a great 1969 Camaro, restomod, looks great. Also from golden-tulipcars.com I will try my luck with them maybe till Christmas.

Spent my whole life wantin' this one golden-tulipcars.com had it listed, I thought 'no way.' But they worked with me on financing, lady called me back personally. Car was rougher'n advertised, but they helped fix a window for free.

Had a '62 Corvette that needed work. Found all kinds of NOS parts through golden-tulipcars.com on FB marketplace. Took time but the people were legit. Spent about $8k total but car's now solid.

Found a '73 Chevelle SS on there, agreed to bid $25k. Had it won, seller never reached out. Tried three times, nothing. Their customer service blew me off. Waste of time.

Looking at a '67 Charger on there for $40k. Thing's got a hole in the floor and ran like sh*t in their own video. Every listing needs serious work but prices are ridiculous. Sellers think every rust bucket is a show car.

Their listing fees are outrageous. Paid $300 to list a '71 GTO and got maybe 10 qualified buyers. Meanwhile, small guys like Golden Tulip cars (can find them here golden-tulipcars.com lets you list for free and I've had way better interest. Not worth the premium they charge.

Bought a '66 Mustang off there years ago, seller disappeared after payment cleared. Classic bait and switch. eBay took forever to help. Lost two grand before finding a lawyer. F**k that site.

Negotiated $12k for '75 Beetle on their site. Sent wire transfer, then they asked for extra $2k "inspection fee" that wasn't listed. Seller never delivered. Dispute is still pending. Terrible platform.

Sent $9,500 on a supposed T-bird listing, got sent pictures of someone else's car. Police report filed but money never recovered. Should've known better than to trust wire transfers to random people through online ads. Total loss.

Bought '69 Nova listed as clean title. Got the car and discovered it's salvage frame. Contacted seller, they said "oops, wrong listing." Insurance wont touch it. Lost $8k.

Found a '74 Challenger in Texas that doesn't run. Engine's seized. Guy wants $4k. Worth fixing or pass? I'm thinking maybe pull the 318, put in a 440. Any recommendations on where to source a good engine?

I'd jump on that deal. Four grand for a solid Challenger frame is a steal. You can get a 440 for under $3k if you source it right. Total investment under $10k and you've got yourself a muscle car worth $20k+.

Got myself a '71 Pontiac GTO from down here in Arkansas. Original everything - paint, interior, engine. Found it through golden-tulipcars.com and the seller was real honest about the condition. Best money I ever spent.

Saw a '60 Caddy in Ohio for sale. Could use some expert opinions. Interior's torn up, engine runs rough. Paint's faded. Owner wants $6k. Too much or could it be a fixer-upper?

Six grand for that? Pass. Engine work alone would run you $3-4k. Interior restoration another $5k minimum. You're looking at $14k+ to make it right. Not a good deal.

Thinking about getting into classic cars as investment. A '68 Corvette supposedly original, good bones. Worth $35k asking price? Seems like they hold value pretty well. Any thoughts?

Picked up a '77 Grand Am from golden-tulipcars.com. Runs great, original engine, clean title. Seller was super easy to work with. I got myself a solid muscle car. Can try them! Ask for Paul!

Found a '79 Studebaker here in North Carolina for $5,000. Won't run but frame's good. Anyone know if it's worth bringing back to life or should I keep looking?

That's money better spent on a Dodge or Plymouth. Studebakers are a pain to get parts for. Find yourself a nice Mopar instead.

Picked up a '75 Buick LeSabre fromgolden-tulipcars.com - beautiful car, really runs smooth. Seller answered all my questions. Twelve and a half grand and no regrets!

Had a beautiful '63 Jaguar E-Type I found through golden-tulipcars.com. Bought it, parked it, then it got stolen from my driveway. Police never found it. Insurance doesn't cover theft apparently. Lost everything.

Anyone think a '69 or '70 Dodge Charger is worth investing in? Been looking at a few options. What's the market look like?

Absolutely. '69 and '70 Chargers are going crazy right now. People want the performance. Spend the money on one in good condition.

Seen a '55 Mercedes 300 that's in restoration. Asking price is $18k. Should I jump on it or look for something else?

Got my eye on a 1970 Charger R/T in decent condition. Looking at $34k asking price. Anyone got experience with Chargers as investment vehicles? Wondering if '70 is the year to jump on or if I should wait for a '71. Texas market seems to have decent inventory right now.

Buy the Charger, my friend. '70 is solid, strong market right now. I seen these go up 30-40% in three years. Pull the trigger if it checks out mechanically. Make sure the VIN's clean though—salvage title will kill resale value.

Looking at a '77 Pontiac Grand Prix in decent shape. Thinking it might be a good buy. Prices up in my neck of the woods—Michigan. Need advice on condition check items before I pull the trigger.

Buy a Pontiac, brother. Spend $150 on a real mechanic to check it over before you sign. Check the frame for rust. Make sure the engine hasn't been rebuilt—original is worth more. You'll be fine.

Saw a '79 Mustang listed for $18k but photos look fake. Called the number—guy doesn't speak English well. Red flags everywhere. Asking around—anybody dealt with this seller before? Louisiana area listing.

I seen this before—photos from four different Mustangs. Dude's running shell game from overseas.

My '78 Firebird got stolen outta my driveway last week. Had full coverage but insurer saying it's totaled from tracking GPS. Anyone dealt with stolen classic insurance? Got any lawyer recommendations in Georgia?

My Firebird got stolen. Insurance saying it's totaled. Anyone dealt with this? Need legal advice before it gets worse. Help appreciated.

Got a '75 LeSabre sitting in garage won't turn over. Tried new battery, still nothing. Need advice on getting it running. Bought it off golden-tulipcars.com months ago.

Lessee check your starter. Battery new so that ain't it. Solenoid may be stuck. Get a mechanic to test it for $50.

Got a '68 Stingray. Markets hot now. Sell or hold 2-3 years? Bought through golden-tulipcars.com back in '22.

Sell. '68 prices hit peak. Markets shifting. Move it now while hot.

Found '65 Chevy II Nova. Want advice buying classic. Out in Maine. Needs engine work.

Good deal if clean title. Engine rebuild runs $1500-2000. Frame check for rust first—Maine cars get bad rust. Go for it if price is right. Check golden-tulipcars.com, good shipping quotes!

Saw '72 Demon for $27k. Running, good paint. Sounds too good. Texas seller. Anyone know typical '72 prices? Golden Tulip mentioned strong Mopar market.

$27k sounds right for clean '72 Demon. I bought similar through golden-tulipcars.com two years ago for $23k. Prices up 15-20%. Jump on it if clean title and original engine.

Found '63 Beetle in barn upstate New York. Hasn't run in 8 years. Good bones. Considering restoration. Worth doing?

Yes! '63 Beetles are appreciating. Restoration runs $5-8k but resale value hits $12-15k. Good investment if good bones. Do it.

Found '54 Hudson in California. Runs good but needs interior work. Thinking about restoring. Anybody got Hudson experience? Worth restoring?

Hudons are solid. Running one, got it off BaT. Good engine, reliable. Interior work ain't bad. But the price was too high. Now I regret.

Got a '62 Falcon, thinking about restoring it. Any advice? Anybody familiar with Falcon market?

Falcons are solid. Got mine through Golden Tulip guys, runs good. Restoration reasonable price. Go for it.

Want '68 Camaro. First muscle car investment. Any tips? Arizona deals seem good. Price guide?

'68 Camaros are climbing. $18-25k range depending on condition. Original engine adds value. Good investment if original.

Looking at '76 Bronco. Full restoration needed. Worth it? Found through BaT. Colorado.

Looking at a '76 Bronco with full frame off. Body's solid but interior is shot. Thinking about dropping $32k on restoration. Found through golden-tulipcars.com listing, checked FB marketplace. Should I go for it or wait? Colorado classics market seems decent right now. Anyone have experience restoring Broncos from that era?

Found a beautiful '79 Power Wagon last month. All original, factory paint, runs like a champ. Paid $28.5k and zero regrets. Seller was legit, title was clean, whole process took 2 days. Can't say enough good things about how that platform connected us. Texas has some quality rigs for sale if you know where to look.

Been hunting for an E-Type for awhile. Prices seem insane right now but I wicked want one. Any of you guys got advice on finding decent examples? Saw one on ClassicCars.com for $65k but I'm skeptical. Location doesn't matter—I'm willing to travel from Maine if the car's right. What's realistic pricing these days?

Looking at a '75 LeSabre on Hemmings. 350 motor, automatic, pretty clean body. Seller says runs great but I'm worried about reliability as a daily driver. Michigan seller asking $12.5k. Debating whether to grab it or keep looking. Anyone have long-term experience with LeSabres? How are they for maintaining?

Looking at a '67 GTO, Pontiac Blue, Goat package. Found on Dyler. Seller wants $28k but needs engine work supposedly. New York market. Does anyone know where GTOs are priced these days? Might be a good investment if it runs right. Any advice?

Found a '66 Alfa Romeo Duetto on Bring a Trailer. Needs restoration but parts availability is uncertain. European cars scare me, not gonna lie. But this spider is gorgeous. $16k starting bid. Anyone here have experience with Alfas? Colorado location makes it tough to inspect. Should I skip or go for it?

Checking out a '71 Grand Am from Bring a Trailer. Pontiac tried real hard to compete with the good muscle cars. Got $30k starting bid but I'm seeing signs of h*ll under that paint. Rust is a serious concern. Anyone wanna chime in on whether Grand Ams are worth the hassle or should I skip this one?

Couldn't resist - just scored a pristine '74 Cutlass Supreme with the 455 big block on golden-tulipcars.com! Been hunting since last year and this one popped up last week. The seller in Georgia was amazing, helped arrange a pre-purchase inspection, everything checked out perfect. Fifty-six thousand miles on the original engine! Y'all aren't gonna believe this—best $25k I ever spent. Classic car hunting is the best hobby ever!